Tooling - Tooling Team Leader

NIFCO USA•Shelbyville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading the Shift Tool Shop Team, managing assignments and schedules, and performing Toolmaker duties. The position requires a strong understanding of injection mold tooling, including operation, handling, repair, and maintenance. The team leader will also be responsible for technical support, root cause analysis, and the design and fabrication of tooling components.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Eight years of experience in mold making or have completed an approved journeyman program.
One year of shop work scheduling experience.
Proven mechanical aptitude with a general understanding of dimensional mathematics.
Skill in fine bench work detailing requiring finesse and accuracy.
Must be proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints.
Proficient in the use of CNC mills and lathes; E.D.M.; TIG welding; grinders.
Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills including decision making.
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Must be cooperative and work well in team environment.

Nice To Haves

Work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Available to work “on call” day or night in case of production emergencies.
Behave in a positive manner that enhances the success of the company.

Responsibilities

Lead the Shift Tool Shop Team’s assignments and schedules.
Perform Toolmaker duties.
All Shop Work Scheduling for shift using systems provided.
Assignments of work orders to all shop associates.
Communication to Production Control about Work Order timing.
Work Order List Management (Adjustments, posting, etc.).
Acquisition of Molds as needed to start work.
Technical Support to all shop associates as needed.
Full understanding of Injection Mold Tooling (Operation, Handling, Etc.).
Repair or replace broken or damaged components of injection molds with use of hand tools, power tools and shop equipment according to tight specification.
Ability to study specifications, such as 2D prints, sketches, existing part, damaged parts or description of parts to be replaced.
Measures using all methods available, marks and writes dimensions and reference points by use of such hand tools as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and comparators.
Root Cause / Countermeasure approach to repairs (Kaizen Improvement).
Preventative maintenance on existing molds (Overhaul).
New mold inspection; disassemble to verify dimensions and alignment according to specifications then reassemble.
Design and fabricate tooling components, fixtures, jigs, gauges.
Other tasks as assigned.